EDRD 7716 - Young Adult Literature in Middle and Secondary Schools

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None.
In this course, candidates will build upon their understanding and use of young adult literature in middle and secondary classrooms. Candidates will read, review, and evaluate a wide-range of contemporary young adult literature genres, trends and issues, while concurrently reviewing and evaluating methodologies for teaching. Candidates will be asked to design and develop classroom and school-based literature activities and programs to enhance instruction and foster motivation.